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Read on for general news about the 2007-2008 school year at Outdoor Science School!

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2007-2008 SCHOOL YEAR

Welcome Back!! Here's some of the latest news about Wrightwood and the Outdoor Science School:
( For updated weekly news, see our WEEKLY BLOG; See Frequently Asked Questions for information not covered here)

Weather: See our Weather Page for expected weather and forecasts. The students' health, safety and comfort are our first priority, and we have plenty of rain ponchos, insulated snow boots, warm jackets, hats, gloves and scarves to loan students as needed. We have never been in direct danger of floods or debris flows at the outdoor school site - if we thought there was ~any~ danger, getting the students out safely would be our first priority. Wrightwood has several roads into and out of town, so even when there is severe weather, there is always a way to get the students home if needed. With the Mountain High Ski Area just up the road, the highway is also kept clear for skiers and snowboarders during winter months. Staff stay on site with the students - cabin leaders in the cabins, classroom teachers and cabin leader coordinator in the "Huddle Hut" next to the cabins, and other outdoor school staff live within walking distance of the campus, so we are all nearby if needed. So far this year, even with all the local news focused on "disaster" (as usual), we have had great teaching experiences with students! For more detailed weekly updates, check out our Weekly Blog!

Roads: The roads into Wrightwood are open and clear!

Fire: So far, Outdoor Science School is free of fire danger this season!

Comings and Goings:
Current Staff: Kathleen, our famous storytelling principal is back for her 21st year at Wrightwood. Courtney, Michael, Leanne, Emily and Jeff have all returned for another great school year here in Wrightwood. Matt has returned after a year away. We are excited to have many new faces on our Wrightwood staff this season! Welcome new naturalists Binz, Noa, and Cara. To read more about each naturalist, check out our staff page.

Past Naturalist News: Noa has recently left for a teaching position at a college in North Carolina. Sierra is enjoying working in Yosemite National Park for Yosemite Institute. Wen Lee took nature to the classroom, and is a long term substitute high school teacher in Torrance. Brian Carter transferred to our naturalist staff at Blue Sky Meadow. Maggie Wolfe is teaching math, science and technology to 7th and 8th graders at at Sierra Madre Middle School. Michael Charnofsky moved out of Wrightwood this past summer and is now residing in Los Angeles. Maleah McPherson has moved with her husband back to their home state of Washington. Jim Pyacek is enjoying his new home up in Bend, Oregon. Anita Arnold and Loren Schneider have both stayed in Wrightwood and are working as high school science teachers at Serrano High School in nearby Phelan.